“They’re almost at full capacity in two locations and just opened a third. She’s kickin’ tail – there’s no two ways about it. Congrats. That’s all I can say,” said Sugars.

“Thank you to my team.I’m CEO of the Year because of them, not because I’m so wonderful.Our customers see them on a daily basis, not me.They do a wonderful job at making me look good,” said Nolby. “Thank you to my ActionCOACH, Tracy Ford.I’ve been with [ActionCOACH MetroNorth] for three years and my life has changed dramatically.I went from a failing business to a thriving business, from hating what I do to loving what I do.My philosophy is ‘if it’s not fun, it needs to change’.That’s exactly what I did when I engaged with ActionCOACH.”

ActionCOACH MetroNorth, a business coaching firm for Metro Area businesses, is owned and operated by Dave and Tracy Ford.

“In the three years we’ve worked with Brenda she has become a very close friend,” said Tracy. “She gives all the credit to her team, however, it is Brenda who has created the organization that creates the environment for great team members to develop and thrive. This is the ultimate award for her because it starts at the top and goes all the way down.”

In addition to the awards ceremony, the Business Excellence Forum featured seminars with top speakers in the world of business, including America’s #1 Sales Authority, Jeffrey Gitomer; Assessments 24x7, CEO, Dr. Tony Alessandra; Global Initiatives Innovator, Jonathan MacDonald and ActionCOACH Founder and Chairman Brad Sugars.

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For more about the Business Excellence Forum and Awards, go to http://www.thebusinessexcellenceforums.com/